Melbourne School of Philosophy

11/08/2025

03/09/2022

THE WISDOM WITHIN: a 10-week in-person course starting week commencing 19th September 2022, presented by Melbourne School of Philosophy.

‘The Wisdom Within’ introduces you to some of the great philosophical teachings from around the globe and allows participants to look at life and its meaning, the world and its causes. It asks what holds us back? What sets us free? and importantly invites students to see life as a place to test the words of the wise. Are they applicable now, centuries later? As companions on this exploration, we have concepts and ideas put forward by some of the greatest minds; Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Buddha, Epicurus, Emerson, Vivekananda and a modern exponent of the philosophy of Unity, Shantananda Saraswati.

Themes explored in the 10-week practical course include:

• The nature of wisdom
• Self-discovery and self-knowledge
• Different levels of awareness and wakefulness
• The power of mindfulness and the present moment
• What it means to live justly
• The nature of energy and how to best use energy
• The light of reason & The nature of beauty
• Finding unity in diversity

‘The Wisdom Within’ explores ways of bringing humanity’s great philosophical insights into our everyday lives, placing the emphasis on learning from our own experience, that most powerful of teachers. It poses the question Who am I? and gives practical ways to explore the answer.

For more information, or to enrol:

Our Introductory Course in Practical Philosophy Our face-to-face classes run under a CovidSafe Plan in accordance with the latest state government requirements. Students are welcome to attend the online class if they cannot attend in person due to covid or covid-like symptoms. All scheduled philosop...

05/05/2022

Melbourne School of Philosophy - The Wisdom Within

Our 10-week introductory course in practical philosophy ’The Wisdom Within’ commences face-to-face classes from 30th May 2022.

‘The Wisdom Within’ introduces you to some of the great philosophical teachings from around the globe and allows participants to look at life and its meaning, the world and its causes. It asks what holds us back? What sets us free? And importantly invites students to see life as a place to test the words of the wise. Are they applicable now, centuries later? As companions on this exploration, we have concepts and ideas put forward by some of the greatest minds; Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Buddha, Epicurus, Emerson, Vivekananda and a modern exponent of the philosophy of Unity, Shantananda Saraswati.

‘The Wisdom Within’ course also explores ways of bringing humanity’s great philosophical insights into our everyday lives, placing the emphasis on learning from our own experience, that most powerful of teachers. It poses the question Who am I? and gives practical ways to explore the answer.

https://practicalphilosophyvic.org.au/courses/wisdom-within/

WELCOME TO MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY The Melbourne School of Philosophy has been offering philosophy courses in Melbourne since 1977 and is a great place for the curious to further their enquiry into the practical nature of wisdom. Described variously by its students as a "place to discuss the....

05/02/2022

The Wisdom Within’ introduces you to some of the great philosophical teachings from around the globe and allows participants to look at life and its meaning, the world and its causes. It asks what holds us back? What sets us free? and importantly invites students to see life as a place to test the words of the wise. Are they applicable now, centuries later? As companions on this exploration, we have concepts and ideas put forward by some of the greatest minds; Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Buddha, Epicurus, Emerson, Vivekananda and a modern exponent of the philosophy of Unity, Shantananda Saraswati.

‘THE WISDOM WITHIN’ course also explores ways of bringing humanity’s great philosophical insights into our everyday lives, placing the emphasis on learning from our own experience, that most powerful of teachers. It poses the question Who am I? and gives practical ways to explore the answer.

There is no attempt to cover all philosophical systems, but there is plenty of opportunity for anyone interested to engage in lively discussion of the big questions of life and the world around us. Previous students have discovered a more mindful presence and effective action in work, study and every aspect of daily life.

Castlemaine Tues 1pm - begins 8th Feb
Hawthorn Weds 10am - begins 9th Feb
Hawthorn Weds 7pm - begins 9th Feb
Ballarat Weds 7pm - begins 9th Feb
Geelong Thursday 7pm - begins 10th Feb
On-line Thursday 7pm - begins 10th Feb

For more information and to enroll (essential) go to https://practicalphilosophyvic.org.au/product/the-wisdom-within/

THE WISDOM WITHIN’ course poses the question Who am I? and gives practical ways to explore the answer. It does not attempt to cover all philosophical systems, but there is plenty of opportunity for anyone interested to engage in lively discussion of the big questions of life and the world around u...

04/02/2022

The Wisdom Within’ introduces you to some of the great philosophical teachings from around the globe and allows participants to look at life and its meaning, the world and its causes. It asks what holds us back? What sets us free? and importantly invites students to see life as a place to test the words of the wise. Are they applicable now, centuries later? As companions on this exploration, we have concepts and ideas put forward by some of the greatest minds; Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Buddha, Epicurus, Emerson, Vivekananda and a modern exponent of the philosophy of Unity, Shantananda Saraswati.

‘THE WISDOM WITHIN’ course also explores ways of bringing humanity’s great philosophical insights into our everyday lives, placing the emphasis on learning from our own experience, that most powerful of teachers. It poses the question Who am I? and gives practical ways to explore the answer.

There is no attempt to cover all philosophical systems, but there is plenty of opportunity for anyone interested to engage in lively discussion of the big questions of life and the world around us. Previous students have discovered a more mindful presence and effective action in work, study and every aspect of daily life.

Castlemaine Tues 1pm - begins 8th Feb
Hawthorn Weds 10am - begins 9th Feb
Hawthorn Weds 7pm - begins 9th Feb
Ballarat Weds 7pm - begins 9th Feb
Geelong Thursday 7pm - begins 10th Feb
On-line Thursday 7pm - begins 10th Feb

For more information and to enroll (essential) go to https://practicalphilosophyvic.org.au/courses/wisdom-within/

WELCOME TO MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY The Melbourne School of Philosophy has been offering philosophy courses in Melbourne since 1977 and is a great place for the curious to further their enquiry into the practical nature of wisdom. Described variously by its students as a "place to discuss the....

26/01/2022

Are you interested in the BIG questions: Who Am I? What is my Purpose? Why are we here?

“The Wisdom Within” is a ten-week course which explores life’s big questions: the how & why of living a happy life, a life lived mindfully and with love. A life you may aspire to. The course is a journey of self-discovery, providing a supportive space to appreciate your own inner wisdom. “The Wisdom Within” explores key teachings from Eastern & Western philosophies which can inform how we think and act in a practical way.

“It had quite a revolutionary effect on the way I was looking at my life, at my relationships and my place in the world.” Sue, student.

F2F classes will resume as soon as is practicable. COVID restrictions necessitate that the course is conducted online via Zoom until deemed safe to return to in-person classes.
https://practicalphilosophyvic.org.au/courses/wisdom-within/

Our Introductory Course in Practical Philosophy Due to the prevailing state of the pandemic and the large-scale disruption and uncertainty of the Omicron variant it has been decided that all School activities will necessarily remain online until further notice. This term’s Wisdom Within introducto...

12/09/2021

“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here,” reads the sign at the entrance to hell in Dante’s Divine Comedy (readers of my columns might be familiar with the feeling).